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Documentary explores Collins Radio’s role in creation of the internet

A new documentary exploring Collins Radio’s role in the development of the internet will premiere Nov. 1 at the Collins Road Theatre in Marion. “The Collins Story – The Internet Connection” examines how Collins Radio Company in Cedar Rapids provided…

Cedar Rapids Fun Station to expand, open new location

A new indoor family entertainment center that touts itself as the state’s largest indoor adventure…

A rendering of the new Fun Station at 8810 Brighton Way Cedar Rapids.

Crystal Group collaborates with BAE Systems on new cross-domain solution for data security

Crystal Group, a designer and manufacturer of rugged, high-performance computing solutions, has announced a partnership…

Crystal Group

NewBoCo receives Wells Fargo grant to further impact of Kiva Iowa

The New Bohemian Innovation Collaborative, Inc. (NewBoCo) has been awarded a $40,000 grant from the…

NewBoCo

The Webster team to open ramen shop in downtown Iowa City

A new ramen shop and cocktail lounge is opening in downtown Iowa City this October.…

Riene Gelman (left), Sam Gelman (middle), Edwin Lee (right), are the team behind Paper Crane Ramen Shop & Cocktail Lounge. CREDIT IOWA CITY DOWNTOWN DISTRICT

Johnson County Public Health partners with CredibleMind to launch mental health website

The Johnson County Public Health Department has announced a partnership with CredibleMind, an online platform…

Johnson County home repair program

North Liberty joins United Way’s joint funding effort

The city of North Liberty announced it will now participate in the United Way of…

North Liberty logo

Hy-Vee voted Best Grocery Store in America in USA TODAY

Hy-Vee has been voted the Best Grocery Store in America, according to USA TODAY’s 10Best…

Hy-Vee

Chrome Horse is closing in September

Chrome Horse Saloon, a long-time establishment in Cedar Rapids’ NewBo area, has announced its upcoming…

Chrome Horse, Cedar Rapids.

Kirkwood F&B director named among ’40 Women to Watch’

The Iowa Restaurant Association has named a Cedar Rapids food and beverage (F&B) director as…

Kasi Tenborg Carroll is the food and beverage director at The Hotel at Kirkwood Center.

City of Swisher to rebrand with help from Community Branding Grant

The city of Swisher is gearing up for a brand refresh, courtesy of Greater Iowa…

A sign marking Swisher city limits on 120th Street NW greets visitors.

More Cedar Rapids casino details to be unveiled at Monday news conference

Leaders of an effort to bring a casino to Cedar Rapids will provide more details…

Cedar Rapids Cedar Crossing casino rendering

Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union team up for a greener Iowa with limited-edition pale ale release

Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have announced the release of the fourth annual…

Big Grove Brewery and GreenState Credit Union have unveiled the fourth annual A Greener State of Mind, a citrus-forward pale ale. The collaboration seeks to support environmental initiatives in Iowa, with proceeds benefiting the Iowa division of the Izaak Walton League.

Shamus Roeder named Iowa JPEC Mentor of the Year

Shamus Roeder had a clear reason for shifting his career from medicine to engineering. “I…

Shamus Roeder, 2024 Iowa JPEC Mentor of the Year.

South Slope and Aureon announce two new matching charity grants

South Slope Cooperative Communications and Aureon have awarded matching charity grants to the Amana Benefited…

Lubben Vineyards opening new location in Anamosa

Dan and Judy Lubben will celebrate the opening of Lubben Vineyards in Anamosa with a…

Lubben Vineyards